Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL
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ZTE Grand X2 In
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Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL
ZTE Grand X2 In
Performance
47.947.9
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.818.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.434.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.326.9
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi, while the ZTE Grand X2 In has a smaller 4.5-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of around 326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 2 is powered by a dual-core 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2560 chipset with 2GB of RAM, compared to the Grand X2's dual-core 2.0 GHz Intel Atom Z2580 with 1GB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities for the Zenfone.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone 2 offers a slightly better selfie camera at 2 MP versus the 1 MP on the ZTE.
- The Zenfone 2 also has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the Grand X2's 2000 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI, while the Grand X2 operates on the older Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, resulting in a more modern software experience with the Zenfone.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL
ZTE Grand X2 In
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
Preliminary official specifications
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2560
Intel Atom Z2580
CPU
Dual-core 1.6 GHz
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.0
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.1 x 71.5 x 10.9 mm (5.83 x 2.81 x 0.43 in)
N/A
Weight
155 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Yes
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), ZenUI
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass